Ahhh… February in New York. The month of snow (OK, and some slush); the month of Valentine’s Day; the month of love. Whether you are a lover or hater of this Hallmark-inspired holiday, one thing’s for certain: once you become a parent and you receive your first “I Love You – Be My Valentine” card […]
Category: Grandparents
Welcome grandparents and parents! We know how important grandparent relationships are so in addition to all the great information on our notational blog such as activities grandparents can do with their grandchildren, ways to positively foster these relationships, better communication and appreciation between parents and grandparents (and vice versa!) here you will also find special grandparent information specifically for the NYC area.
Make Your Way to “Show Way”
On the day that Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream reached a new level of realization – with the first Black President of the United States being inaugurated for the second time – I had my own serendipitous experience by taking my kids to a wonderful new play, which gives a broad strokes history of African […]
Freedom with the New BOB MOTION
BOB, a leader among jogging stroller manufacturers, has brought its first four-wheel, lightweight stroller to the market. I was in SOHO recently to see the new BOB MOTION stroller in action. And it is impressive. A perfect stroller for city families, at 23 pounds the MOTION can be used from your first days home from […]
Family Time
This year we had ten members of our family stay with us for ten days during the holidays. They came from as close as Maryland to as far as Nice and Zurich. Luckily, our gracious friends lent us their apartment down the hall so we had the luxury of extra space, tons of food and […]
Sage Advice During a Time of Heartache
Last Friday at 9:30 am, I had a phone date with my best friend from college. We were long overdue for a catch-up and we talked for an hour, with most of our conversation centering on our children. There are five of them between us, ranging in age from two – seven years old. We […]
The Story of Our Christmas Tree
Last week we put up our Christmas tree. At the end of each crazy day during this hectic season, it’s so nice to sit back and just take in its beauty. I have such fond memories of the Christmas trees of my childhood. I remember going with my sister and parents to pick one out; […]
The Ultimate Holiday Bash: Jingle 2012 Buzz
Rain, snow and traffic could not keep moms away from our first annual holiday bash. With over 300 moms, 60 vendors, raffles, wine, massages, yummy food and even a comedy show, moms (and dads) shopped, mingled and partied their way into the holiday spirit. During the Event We had a grand old time at Jingle! […]
Love Letters from the Benches of Central Park
If you’ve ever strolled in Central Park, you have seen that there are thousands of benches throughout the park. Each with a unique view, providing a place to take a break, feed a baby, rest tired feet, have a chat, read a book or just take a moment to take in the true splendor of […]
Explaining Natural Disasters to Your Children
In light of Hurricane Sandy, we thought we would share this article from NY Family Magazine with you that we wrote a few months ago that provides ways to talk with your children about severe weather conditions. With ever-increasing incidents of severe weather occurrences come questions – questions that are, for many parents, not so […]
An Old School Italian Market
Looking for fine semolina to make pasta? Fresh mozzarella? Imported olive oil? Then look further than D. Coluccio & Sons in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. There is no shortage of blogs and articles on Coluccio’s, but I feel compelled to spread the word about this extensive, no frills, warehouse-style establishment. D. Coluccio & Sons is a third […]